Human Mutationis a peer-reviewed journal thatoffers publication of original Research Articles,Methods, Mutation Updates, Reviews, Database Articles, Mutations in Brief (MIBs), Rapid Communications,and Letters on broad aspects of mutation researchin humans. Reports of novel DNA variations and theirphenotypic consequences, reports of SNPs demonstrated as valuable for genomic analysis, descriptions of new molecular detection methods, and novel approaches to clinicaldiagnosis are welcomed. Novel reports of gene organization at the genomic level, reported in the context of mutation investigation, may be considered. The journal provides a uniqueforum for the exchange of ideas, methods, and applicationsof interest to molecular, human, and medical geneticistsin academic, industrial, and clinical researchsettings worldwide.